Kpop Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Kpop Wiki

Dive into IVE! Hello, we are IVE!
(Dive into IVE! 안녕하세요, 아이브입니다!)

—IVE

IVE (아이브) is a six-member girl group under Starship Entertainment. They debuted on December 1, 2021 with their single album “Eleven”.

Their name is an abbreviation for "I Have".[2]

History[]

Pre-debut[]

In 2018, Yujin and Wonyoung competed on Mnet's survival show Produce 48 in which they ranked in the final 12, thus debuting as members of the project girl group IZ*ONE. The group debuted on October 29, 2018 and disbanded on April 29, 2021.

On February 18, 2021, it was announced that An Yujin would become the new MC for Inkigayo, replacing Naeun of APRIL.[3] She made her first appearance as an MC, alongside TREASURE's Jihoon and NCT's Sungchan, on March 7.

On August 22, 2021, an article published by Star News revealed that Starship Entertainment would be debuting a new girl group during the second half of 2021; it was also stated that former members of IZ*ONE An Yu Jin and Jang Won Young, who are also artists under the label, would be included in the group. Later that same day, Starship confirmed the plans to debut the group but however left no comment regarding Yujin and Wonyoung's inclusion.[4]

On September 27, it was announced that Jang Wonyoung and ENHYPEN's Sunghoon would become the new MCs for KBS' Music Bank, replacing OH MY GIRL's Arin and TXT's Soobin after they stepped down from their positions as the previous MCs.[5]

On November 1, the group's official SNS accounts were opened along with the reveal of their name "IVE" and the motion video of their logo.[6] On November 2, the next day, a Naver article was published reporting that the group will be made up of six members and that previously revealed members An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung are to be included along with four other Starship Entertainment trainees.[7] The next day, Yujin was officially announced as the group's first member,[8] followed by Gaeul on November 3,[9] Wonyoung on November 4,[10] Liz on November 5,[11] Rei on November 6,[12] and Leeseo on November 7.[13]

2021: Debut with "Eleven", first music show win, fandom name[]

IVE Eleven group concept photo

Concept photo for "Eleven"

It was later revealed that the group will be debuting on December 1, 2021.[14] Two days later, it was announced the group would debut with their first single album, titled "Eleven".[15] To promote the group's debut with the single album, a face-to-face showcase was held on the release day of the single album. The showcase was also broadcasted on the group's official channel.[16]

On November 15, a video series called "Show What I Have" was started on the group's official YouTube channel, where each member introduced themselves, starting with An Yujin on November 15, followed by Rei on November 16, Leeseo on November 17, Liz on November 18, Gaeul on November 19 and Jang Wonyoung on November 20.[17]

IVE at MBC Gayo Daejejeon Backstage

The group at MBC's Gayo Daejejeon backstage on December 31, 2021

After the start of promotions the single "Eleven" climbed the Korean charts reaching the Top 10 on all major digital charts.[18][19] The single also reached the TOP 10 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[20] The album later became certified Platinum by the Korean Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling over 250,000 copies.[21] In less than a month after its release, "Eleven" sold over 260,000 copies. It ended the year as the 49th best selling album of the year in Korea.[22]

On December 8, 2021, IVE received their first music show win on MBC's Show Champion for "Eleven." They became the fastest girl group to achieve their first win at only seven days post-debut, beating the previous record of nine days held by ITZY.[23] The next day, IVE revealed through their Twitter that their fandom name would be DIVE.[24]

2022: First comeback with "Love Dive", Japanese promotions, "After Like"[]

IVE Love Dive group concept photo 1

Concept photo for "Love Dive"

On March 15, 2022, a teaser posted across IVE's social medias announced the group would be making first ever comeback on April 5 with their second single album, titled "Love Dive".[25] On this day, the single album and its title track of the same name were released. Two months later, on June 8, the album was certified Double Platinum by the Korean Music Contents Association (KMCA) for selling 500,000 copies on Gaon Chart.[26]

On May 23, it was announced that Yujin would be releasing a collaboration single with Olympic figure skater Yuna Kim as part of the 2022 Gatorade x Starship Campaign.[27] Two days later, on May 25, it was revealed that Kang Daniel would also take part in the song.[28] The collaborative single, titled "Move Like This", was released on June 6.

On June 6, 2022, it was announced that members of IVE, OH MY GIRL, and CRAVITY would collaborate for a digital single that would be released as part of Starship Entertainment's ongoing collaboration project with Pepsi. That same day, the members of said groups that would be participating were revealed, including Wonyoung and Leeseo.[29] The collaborative single, titled "Blue & Black", was released on June 28. Three days later, it was revealed through Gaon Chart that IVE had accumulated over 1 million physical albums sold just 6 months after their debut, making them a member of the 'million-seller club'.[30] On June 14, it was announced that IVE will be releasing a Japanese version of their debut single, "Eleven", sometime in the summer. The song was selected as the theme song for Fuji TV's Virtual Adventure Island 2022, which will begin on August 11.[31] Nearly a month later, on September 8, a special website linked via IVE's official Japanese website shared the debut's work, release date, and format.[32] "Eleven -Japanese ver.-" will be released on October 19, 2022.

IVE performing After Like on MCountdown (August 25, 2022)

The group performing "After Like" on Mnet's M Countdown on August 25, 2022

On July 17, Starship Entertainment confirmed reports stating that the group is preparing for an August comeback.[33] On July 24, a teaser posted across the group's social medias announced their third single album, titled "After Like", would be released on August 22.[34] On this day the single album, along with its title track of the same name, were released. The album and its title track were a commercial success, the album went on to sell 1 million copies in its first week on the Circle Album Charts while the song hit #1 on Korea's major digital platforms.[35] On October 6, the album was certified Million by the Korean Music Contents Association (KMCA) for selling 1 million copies on Circle Chart (formerly Gaon).[36]

On August 10, it was announced via IVE's official Japanese website that the group will make their Japanese debut sometime in fall 2022.[37] A month later, on September 8, it was announced that the group's debut single, "Eleven -Japanese ver.-" would be released on October 19.[38] The single was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry of Japan (RIAJ) for selling over 100,000 units.[39]

On September 1, Circle Chart (formerly Gaon) reported that IVE had surpassed 2 million cumulative album sales on the chart just 9 months after their debut, thus becoming the fastest K-pop group in history to do so.[40] On September 13, Instiz's iChart revealed that "After Like" had scored a perfect all-kill, making it the rookie girl group's first song ever to do so.[41] On September 19, it was announced that the group would become ambassadors for the "Everyone's Campaign" of the Republic of Korea National Red Cross Institute.[42]

On November 26, IVE won Song of the Year with their song "Love Dive" at the Melon Music Awards which makes this the group's first daesang and took them 360 days to do so.[43]

2023: "Love Dive -Japanese ver.-", "Kitsch", I've IVE, signing with Columbia Records, Wave and Rei hiatus, "I Want", "Either Way", "Off The Record", I've Mine[]

On January 1, 2023, the group announced through their official Japanese website that their first Japanese digital single, "Love Dive -Japanese ver.-", will be released on January 16.[44]

On January 3, the group announced the design of their official light stick.[45]

IVE I've IVE group concept photo 1

Concept photo for I've IVE

On February 17, Xports News reported that IVE will be releasing an album in April.[46] Hours later, Starship Entertainment confirmed the reports and added that IVE will be making a comeback with their first full-length album in early April.[47] Nearly a month later, on March 16, a teaser posted across IVE's social medias announce the album, titled I've IVE, will be released on April 10.[48][49] "Kitsch" will be pre-released on March 27. Ive members have writing credits with 7 of their 11 songs on their full-length album, I've Ive.[50]

On March 24, Kakao Entertainment announced a new partnership with Columbia Records with aims to manage IVE's global promotions such as music distribution, local marketing and promotions.[51]

On April 1, it was announced that they will release their first Japanese EP, Wave, on May 31.[52]

On April 11, 2023, Starship Entertainment released a statement stating that Rei will be taking a break from schedules due to health reasons related to abnormal symptoms such as heart palpitations and stuffiness.[53]

On May 26, Starship released an updated statement and revealed that Rei will be returning from hiatus.[54]

On July 27, it was reported by music officials that IVE will be having a comeback during the first week of October. Later in the day, Starship confirmed the reports and added that an exact schedule will be released soon.[55]

On August 11, IVE announced their first world tour IVE The 1st World Tour "Show What I Have" with first shows in Seoul and Japan.[56] Additional tour dates throughout Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania were announced on November 7.[57]

IVE Baddie group concept photo 1

Concept photo for I've Mine

On September 3, it was announced that they will release their first EP, I've Mine on October 13.[58] "Either Way" and "Off The Record" will be pre-released on September 25 and October 6, 2023 respectively. The two pre-release title tracks as well as the third title track "Baddie" all charted within the top 15 of the Circle Digital Chart[59], with the latter peaking at #1.[60]

2024: "All Night"[]

On January 9, 2024, IVE announced that their first English digital single featuring American rapper and singer Saweetie, "All Night", that released on January 19.[61]

Members[]

The members have no official fixed positions, except the leader position.

Name Position(s)[62] Color[63] Animal[64] Year(s) active
Gaeul (가을) Dancer, Rapper      Blue Squirrel 2021–present
An Yujin (안유진)[n 1] Leader, Dancer, Vocalist      Magenta Dog 2021–present
Rei (레이) Rapper, Vocalist      Green Chick 2021–present
Jang Wonyoung (장원영)[n 2] Vocalist      Red Bunny 2021–present
Liz (리즈) Vocalist      Cyan Cat 2021–present
Leeseo (이서) Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae      Yellow Tiger 2021–present

Discography[]

Korean[]

Studio albums[]

EPs[]

Single albums[]

Digital singles[]

Promotional singles[]

Japanese[]

EPs[]

Singles[]

Digital singles[]

English[]

Digital singles[]

Videography[]

Blu-rays/DVDs/KiT Videos[]

  • IVE The First Fan Concert 'The Prom Queens' (2023)[65]

Concerts[]

World tours[]

Concert participation[]

  • Kpop.Flex 2022 (2022)
  • 2022 UNI-KON (2022)[66]
  • 28th Dream Concert (2022)
  • KCON 2022 Japan (2022)[67]
  • Music Bank in Paris 2023 (2023)[68]
  • Seoul Festa 2023 'K-POP SUPER LIVE' (2023)
  • KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert in Madrid (2023)[69]
  • Pepsi Summer Festa 2023 (2023)[70]
  • Krazy K-Pop Super Concert (2023)[71]
  • Jamboree K-Pop Super Live (2023)[72]
  • KCON 2023 LA (2023)[73]

Fanmeetings[]

Filmography[]

Variety shows[]

  • Weekly Idol (MBC Every1, 2021-2022) - guest (ep. 540, 556, 576)
  • Idol Human Theater (KBS K-pop, 2021-2022) - guest (ep. 20, 33)
  • Omniscient Interfering View (MBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 194)
  • Knowing Bros (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 347, 379)
  • The Game Caterers (YouTube, 2022) - guest (eps. 31–33)
  • Running Man (SBS, 2023) - guest[74] (ep. 418)
  • Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 12)

Web shows[]

  • 1,2,3 IVE (YouTube, 2021–2022)
  • IVE On (YouTube, 2021–present)
  • 1,2,3 IVE 2 (YouTube, 2022)
  • IVE Off (YouTube, 2023–present)
  • 1,2,3 IVE 3 (YouTube, 2023)
  • 1,2,3 IVE 4 (YouTube, 2024)

Radio shows[]

  • Studio Moon Night[75] (Naver NOW., 2021-2022) - guest (ep. 138, 172)

Photobooks[]

  • IVE The 1st Photobook 'A Dreamy Day' (2023)

Endorsements[]

On September 19, 2022, IVE was appointed as public relations ambassador for the Republic of Korea National Red Cross Institute.[76] On April 12, 2023, it was announced that IVE was slected as the new muse for Kwangdong.[77] On June 30, 2023, Puma announced that they have selected IVE as the brand's new ambassador for Asia & Pacific.[78]

  • V COLORING (SK Telecom) (2022)
  • Republic of Korea National Red Cross Institute (2022)
  • Papa Johns Pizza (2023)
  • Kwangdong (2023)
  • Pepsi (2023)
  • Puma APAC (2023)

Awards and nominations[]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by IVE

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Main article: IVE/Gallery

Notes[]

  1. Initially her stage name was Yujin (유진), later in April 2022 it was changed to her full name.
  2. Initially her stage name was Wonyoung (원영), later in April 2022 it was changed to her full name.

References[]

  1. Soompi: Starship's New Girl Group IVE Announces Their Official Fan Club Name
  2. YouTube: 1,2,3 IVE EP.0
  3. Soompi: IZ*ONE’s An Yu Jin, TREASURE’s Jihoon, And NCT’s Sungchan Confirmed As New “Inkigayo” MCs
  4. Soompi: Starship Reveals Plans To Launch New Girl Group This Year + Jang Won Young And An Yu Jin Reportedly Part Of Lineup
  5. Soompi: ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon And Jang Won Young Confirmed To Be New “Music Bank” MCs
  6. Soompi: Watch: Starship Entertainment Reveals Official Social Media Accounts And Logo For New Girl Group IVE
  7. (KR) Naver: 스타쉽, 장원영·안유진 포함 6인조 걸그룹 론칭…팀명은 '아이브'
  8. @IVEstarship on Twitter: YUJIN (November 2, 2021)
  9. @IVEstarship on Twitter: GAEUL (November 3, 2021)
  10. @IVEstarship on Twitter: WONYOUNG (November 4, 2021)
  11. @IVEstarship on Twitter: LIZ (November 5, 2021)
  12. @IVEstarship on Twitter: REI (November 6, 2021)
  13. @IVEstarship on Twitter: LEESEO (November 7, 2021)
  14. @IVEstarship on Twitter: 2021.12.01 DEBUT COMING SOON (November 8, 2021)
  15. @IVEstarship on Twitter: ELEVEN (November 10, 2021)
  16. (KR) Daum Cafe: IVE DEBUT SHOWCASE<ELEVEN> 초대 이벤트 관련 안내
  17. Show What I Have - SERIES
    Yujin - Rei - Leeseo - Liz - Gaeul - Wonyoung
  18. 인스티즈(instiz)
  19. Wayback Machine - Melon TOP 100
  20. 2021년 52주차 Digital Chart
  21. Soompi: BTS And NCT Earn Gaon Triple Million And Million Certifications; Stray Kids, ITZY, ATEEZ, IVE, EXO’s Kai, TREASURE, Red Velvet, And More Go Platinum
  22. 2021년 Album Chart
  23. Soompi: IVE Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “Show Champion” With “ELEVEN”; Performances By EVERGLOW, ONEUS, And More
  24. Twitter: IVE Official Fanclub DIVE (December 9, 2021)
  25. Soompi: IVE Drops Teaser For First Ever Comeback
  26. Allkpop: IVE, Red Velvet, Irene & Seulgi, MONSTA X, and Heize receive certifications by Gaon chart for June
  27. Entertainment Daum (KOR): 아이브 안유진, '피겨퀸' 김연아와 컬래버 음원 발표
  28. Naver News (KOR): 강다니엘X김연아X아이브 안유진 뭉쳤다..'2022 게토레이 캠페인'
  29. Naver News (KOR): 아이브·오마이걸·크래비티, 펩시 新 캠페인 최종 라인업 확정.
  30. Allkpop: IVE officially join 'million seller' club on Gaon just 6 months after debut!
  31. Model Press (JPN): IVE、デビュー曲「ELEVEN」日本語verが「バーチャル冒険アイランド2022」テーマソングに決定
  32. IVE "Eleven" Campaign Official Site
  33. Naver News (KOR): 스타쉽 측 “아이브 8월 컴백 목표, 열심히 준비 중”
  34. @IVEstarship on Twitter (July 24, 2022)
  35. Circle Album Chart - Week 35 of 2022
  36. Soompi: TXT, TWICE, And IVE Earn Circle Million Certifications + NewJeans, Girls’ Generation, THE BOYZ, And BTS Go Platinum
  37. (JPN) IVE Japan Official Website: IVEが2022年秋に日本デビュー決定!
  38. Tower Records (JPN): IVE|遂に日本デビュー!日本ファーストシングル『ELEVEN -Japanese ver.-』10月19日発売|タワレコ先着特典「メンバーソロランダムIDトレカ」付!
  39. Wacoca (JPN): 221110 『ELEVEN -Japanese Ver.-』が10万本以上のセールスで日本(RIAJ)ゴールド認定!
  40. Allkpop: IVE surpass 2 million cumulative album sales on Circle Chart in just 9 months
  41. Soompi: IVE Achieves 1st Perfect All-Kill Of Their Career With “After LIKE”
  42. (KR) StarMoneyToday: 아이브, 대한적십자사 홍보대사 위촉 "막중한 책임감"[공식]
  43. Soompi: Watch: IVE Sheds Tears As They Become 3rd-Fastest Girl Group In History To Win A Daesang At MMA 2022
  44. IVE Japan Website (JPN): 2023年1月16日(月)にDigital Single「LOVE DIVE -Japanese ver.-」配信リリース決定!
  45. Soompi: IVE Reveals Official Light Stick
  46. (KR) Naver: 아이브, 4월 초 컴백 확정…'대상 걸그룹' 귀환
  47. Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make Spring Comeback
  48. @IVEstarship on Twitter (March 16, 2023)
  49. Soompi: IVE Confirms April Comeback Date In Teaser For 1st Full Album “I’ve IVE”
  50. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000708134
  51. Soompi: Kakao Announces Partnership With Columbia Records, Starting With IVE’s North American Debut
  52. @IVEstarship_JP on Twiter (April 1, 2023)
  53. Soompi: IVE’s Rei To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Health Reasons
  54. Soompi: IVE’s Rei To Resume Activities Following Temporary Hiatus
  55. Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make Fall Comeback
  56. Soompi: IVE Announces 1st-Ever World Tour “SHOW WHAT I HAVE”
  57. @LiveNationKpop on Twitter: November 7, 2023
  58. Soompi: IVE Announces Comeback With 1st EP "I’VE MINE" + Drops Teasers For 3 New Songs
  59. Circle Album Chart - Week 42 of 2023
  60. Circle Album Chart - Week 44 of 2023
  61. Soompi: Listen: IVE Reveals Sneak Peek Of New English Single Featuring Saweetie
  62. (JP) IVE Official: IVE Profile Gaeul - Newsen (KOR): ‘스타쉽 新 걸그룹’ 아이브, 안유진 이어 두 번째 멤버 가을 공개
    Dispatch (KOR): “6명에 입덕하라”…‘아이브’, 기막힌 데뷔 보고서
    Yujin - Naver (KOR): (공식) '스타쉽 新걸그룹' 아이브, 첫 멤버는 안유진이었다…리더 선정
    Rei - Naver (KOR): '스타쉽 新걸그룹' 아이브, 일본인 멤버 레이 공개..러블리 카리스마
    Wonyoung - Naver (KOR): 신예 아이브, 세 번째 주자 원영 프로필 공개 '청초+고혹'
    Liz - Naver (KOR): 아이브(IVE), 네번째 멤버 리즈 공개…이국적 아우라 발산
    Leeseo - Naver (KOR): '스타쉽 新걸그룹' 아이브, 07년생 막내 이서 공개..6인조 완성
  63. Based on members' content for "After Like" promotions.
  64. Based on official toy line from IVE - MINIVE
  65. (KR) IVE on Daum Cafe: IVE THE FIRST FAN CONCERT 'The Prom Queens' DVD · Blu-ray · KiT 예약 판매 안내
  66. UNI-KON 2022 Line-up. UNIVERSE Twitter (2022-06-23). Retrieved on 2022-06-26.
  67. Soompi: KCON 2022 Japan Announces 1st Lineup Of Performers
  68. (FR) @ParisLaDefArena on Twitter (December 6, 2022)
  69. @KPOPLUX_ on Twitter: Full Lineup Announcement (May 17, 2023)
  70. @IVEstarship on Twitter: 썸머 페스타 2023 (May 25, 2023)
  71. Soompi: IVE And MONSTA X’s Shownu & Hyungwon To Headline Krazy K-Pop Super Concert In New York
  72. (KR) SPO TV News: 아이브, '잼버리 K팝 콘서트' 출연…"약속 지키기 위해 일정 조정"
  73. Soompi: Update: KCON LA 2023 Announces 2nd Lineup Including ATEEZ, IVE, THE BOYZ, And More
  74. Soompi: “Running Man” Confirms January Guest Lineup Including IVE
  75. (KOR) #studio문나잇 건강하게 돌아온 문대표(#마마무 #문별)의 이번주 캠핑 파트너는?!. Naver NOW. Twitter (2022-04-18). Retrieved on 2022-05-08.
  76. (KR) StarMoneyToday: 아이브, 대한적십자사 홍보대사 위촉 "막중한 책임감"[공식]
  77. YouTube: '광동옥수수수염차'의 새로운 V. 새로운 뮤즈 아이브.
  78. (KR) Naver: 아이브, 푸마 APAC앰버서더 발탁…K팝 대세 그룹 입증

Official links[]

Korean
Japanese
Chinese

Advertisement